Catering Assistant

Aspens Services Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Carlisle is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support the kitchen with food preparation and customer service. This role offers 15 hours of work per week during term time, ensuring a great work-life balance. You'll be instrumental in providing excellent service to students and staff while maintaining health and safety standards. No late nights or weekends are required, and training is available for those without prior experience. Join a company that values your development and passion for food!

Benefits

Dedicated Learning & Development team

Career growth opportunities

No late nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Previous catering or fast-paced service experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices is essential.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 is beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen staff in food preparation and service.
• Interact with customers and provide excellent service.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Basic health and safety knowledge

Catering experience

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you will be a vital part of the team, supporting our kitchen in basic food preparation and delivering excellent service that makes the lunchtime rush run smoothly. You'll be making a real difference through responsibilities that include:

• Customer Interaction: Working on the tills during service (don't worry, full training is provided!).
• Front-Line Service: Providing friendly, polite customer service to all students and staff.
• Essential Support: Assisting the team with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensuring a safe, clean kitchen environment and meeting Health and Safety compliance.

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools.

If you have these skills and qualities, we want to hear from you:

• You're a team player and thrive as part of a busy team.
• You have previous catering or fast-paced service experience.
• You have a basic knowledge of health and safety practices.
• The Food Hygiene Level 2 qualification is great, but not essential as we can provide the training!

Aspens Services is a market-leading contract caterer specialising in school food. We don't just serve meals—we create fantastic food experiences that fuel young minds! By blending deep knowledge of the education sector with the latest food trends, we encourage creativity and excitement in every kitchen.

Our commitment to quality care for both clients and children has fueled rapid growth, and we are looking for passionate people like you to join our journey.

You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time — that means no late nights, no weekends, and no working at Christmas!

• 15 hours per week.
• 38 weeks per year — what will you do with all that time off?
• £12.21 per hour.

Career Growth and Development

• Join a fast-growing, ambitious company. We have no ceiling in terms of where you can take your career in catering.
• Benefit from a dedicated Learning & Development team offering apprenticeship and training courses to help you constantly develop your skills.

Ready to start a rewarding career with amazing hours? Apply today! Please note: All staff must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. The company will seek an enhanced DBS disclosure.